Wal-Mart will promote locally grown apples in October and offer discounts on apple productsOctober 2nd, 2009 Wal-Mart will discount apples in OctoberBENTONVILLE, Ark. — Wal-Mart Stores Inc., the world's largest retailer, said Friday it will offer discounts on apples and apple products on four days in October and promote locally grown apples.
Wal-Mart agrees to pay Mass. $3M to settle claims it shortchanged workers on meal breaksSeptember 24th, 2009 Wal-Mart to pay Mass. $3M to settle meals claimsBOSTON — The Massachusetts attorney general says Wal-Mart has agreed to pay $3 million to settle complaints that it didn't give some employees proper meal breaks.
Packaged food companies benefit from being stocked at Wal-Mart, analyst saysSeptember 9th, 2009 Wal-Mart presence benefits food makers: analystNEW YORK — Packaged food companies benefit from their products being stocked at Wal-Mart Stores Inc., in addition to traditional grocery stores, an analyst said Wednesday. In a note to investors, BMO Capital Markets analyst Kenneth Zaslow said the economic climate has led more and more shoppers to discounters.
Investigators say thousands of the most serious sex offenders get subsidized public housingAugust 20th, 2009 Offenders illegally get subsidized housingWASHINGTON — A few thousand lifetime registered sex offenders illegally live in federally subsidized housing, an internal investigation found. Investigators projected that the Housing and Urban Development Department subsidizes roughly 2,100 to 3,000 households that include a serious sex offender.
Kiss to release first album of new music in a decade exclusively through Wal-Mart, Sam's ClubAugust 17th, 2009 Kiss to release new album at Wal-Mart, Sam's ClubNEW YORK — Wal-Mart is being embraced with a Kiss. The veteran heavy metal group, Kiss, is joining a growing list of classic acts putting out new music through the world's largest retailer.
Mick Jones says he's hoping Wal-Mart deal will bring awareness to ForeignerJuly 30th, 2009 Mick Jones talks about Foreigner's Wal-Mart dealNEW YORK — Mick Jones has watched classic rock bands like the Eagles, AC/DC and Journey reach new levels of popularity thanks to Wal-Mart; now he wants his band, Foreigner, to get in on the action. Jones says he wants the band — which is releasing a three-disc set through Wal-Mart Stores Inc.
Wal-Mart taps staff attorney for top diversity positionJune 22nd, 2009 Wal-Mart names new diversity executiveBENTONVILLE, Ark. — Wal-Mart Stores Inc.
Wal-Mart announces new $15B share repurchase program at annual meetingJune 5th, 2009 Wal-Mart announces $15B share repurchaseFAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Wal-Mart Stores Inc.
4 people charged with murder in Washington state Wal-Mart shootingJune 5th, 2009 Murder charges for 4 in Wash. Wal-Mart shootingTACOMA, Wash.
Pa. couple both charged with drunken driving in connection with same car crashJune 2nd, 2009 Pa. couple both charged with DUI after car crashNEW BRIGHTON, Pa. — A western Pennsylvania husband and wife will enter a first-time offender program after both were charged with drunken driving in connection with the same car crash.
Pa. couple both charged with drunken driving after solo car crash; she hit tree, he drove awayJune 2nd, 2009 Pa. couple both charged with DUI after 1 car crashNEW BRIGHTON, Pa. — A western Pennsylvania husband and wife will enter a first-time offender program after both were charged with drunken driving in connection with the same car crash.
Wal-Mart reports flat 1st-quarter profit, revenue hurt by stronger dollarMay 14th, 2009 Wal-Mart reports flat 1st-quarter profitLITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Wal-Mart Stores Inc.
Texas city councilman accused of fondling female exchange student staying at his homeMay 13th, 2009 Councilman accused of fondling exchange studentCOLLEYVILLE, Texas — A city council member in Colleyville, Texas, has resigned amid allegations that he pinned down and fondled a female foreign exchange student staying at his home. The Fort Worth Star-Telegram reported Wednesday that the student's therapist told authorities in April about the accusations against 57-year-old Tony Licata.
Police say shoplifter tries to shave more than $1,000 off a Fla. Wal-Mart's bottom lineMay 11th, 2009 Cops: Woman tries to 'shave' $1,000 from Wal-MartSARASOTA, Fla. — Talk about razor burned.
NY prosecutor ends investigation into Wal-Mart trampling death, creates pact with retailerMay 6th, 2009 Investigation of NY Wal-Mart trampling death endsMINEOLA, N.Y. — Wal-Mart will establish a fund for victims and implement improved safety measures as part of a deal with New York prosecutors to avoid criminal charges stemming from the death of a worker trampled by post-Thanksgiving bargain-hunters last year.
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